Maersk Orders Eight New 18,600 TEU Container Vessels to Strengthen Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has ordered eight new 18,600 TEU container vessels from New Times Shipbuilding in China, with deliveries set for 2029 and 2030, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The 366-metre ships will be more compact than … Read the full press release

Gandalf Distribution Launches Easyride, a New Nordic Electric Scooter Brand

(IN BRIEF) Gandalf Distribution AB, part of ELKO Group, has launched Easyride, a new Nordic electric scooter brand developed in partnership with NAVEE and set to go on sale in early March 2026 under the label “Powered by NAVEE”. Designed … Read the full press release

MAHLE Introduces HeatX Range+ to Cut EV Heating Energy Use and Boost Winter Range

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has developed HeatX Range+, a new heat recovery system that reduces the energy demand for cabin heating in electric vehicles by up to 20 percent, helping to extend driving range in winter conditions while maintaining high interior … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics and AWS Sign Multi-Billion Dollar Semiconductor Supply and Innovation Agreement

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has expanded its strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services through a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement that makes ST a key supplier of advanced semiconductors for AWS’s cloud and AI infrastructure, covering high-bandwidth connectivity, intelligent microcontrollers and energy-efficient power … Read the full press release

BAE Systems’ Apprenticeship Barometer Reveals Strong Shift Away from University Among Young People and Parents

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems’ 2026 Apprenticeship Barometer, based on a Censuswide survey of 1,000 young people and 1,000 parents, shows growing support for apprenticeships as an alternative to university, with 63% of parents and 62% of young people favouring them … Read the full press release

Siemens Highlights 125 Years of Innovation and Infrastructure Development in Egypt

(IN BRIEF) Siemens celebrated 125 years of partnership with Egypt in Cairo on 8 February 2026, reaffirming its role as a key contributor to the country’s infrastructure, energy, and digital transformation. The company highlighted its involvement in landmark projects such … Read the full press release

RWE Deepens Strategic Energy Partnership with ADNOC and Masdar to Strengthen Europe’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) RWE has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with ADNOC and Masdar during the German Chancellor’s state visit to the UAE, establishing a framework to explore long-term LNG supplies of up to 1 million tonnes per year for Germany … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Strengthens Namibian Presence with New Offshore Exploration Position

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire a 42.5 percent operated stake in Namibia’s offshore PEL104 exploration license from Eight Offshore Investments Holdings and Maravilla Oil & Gas, which will make it the operator alongside Petrobras, Namcor and Eight once … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Appoints Gus Wiseman as Director, UK Product to Drive Domestic Expansion

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has appointed Gus Wiseman as Director, UK Product, based in London, in a strategic move to support the firm’s expansion across real estate, impact investing, and infrastructure in the UK. Wiseman joins from the UK Government, where … Read the full press release

Thomas Twork to Lead Wörth Plant as Daimler Truck Appoints New Gaggenau Head

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has announced leadership changes at its Wörth and Gaggenau plants, with Thomas Twork set to become Head of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth and Head of Production for Mercedes-Benz Trucks from 1 April 2026, succeeding Andreas … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Announces Succession Plan for Strategic Mannheim Engine and Battery Site

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has announced that Gerald Tropper will become Head of the Mannheim plant on 1 July 2026, succeeding Andreas Moch, who will leave the company at the end of July after more than 33 years, including 13 … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Reinforces Military Logistics Capabilities with Global Production and Local Assembly Model

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck is advancing its defence growth strategy by showcasing Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, presenting vehicles such as the Zetros 4051 AS 6×6 and Arocs 4663 AS 8×8 that are designed for … Read the full press release

CTS EVENTIM Opens Italy’s Largest and Most Advanced Indoor Arena in Milano Ahead of the Winter Olympics

(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM has opened Italy’s largest and most innovative indoor arena in Milano, initially operating as the “Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena” for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, with its debut marked by a women’s ice hockey … Read the full press release

The Institute of Cancer Research Appoints Dr Michelle Harrison to its Board of Trustees

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research, London has appointed Dr Michelle Harrison to its Board of Trustees, bringing extensive experience in global public policy, corporate leadership, and charity governance to the organisation’s governing body. A former Chief Executive and … Read the full press release

Evonik Strengthens Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene Production Network to Support Growing Demand

(IN BRIEF) Evonik is advancing its global growth strategy by expanding production capacity for hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes (HTPB), following recent investments at its Marl site in Germany and a new POLYVEST® ST-E 60 facility in Shanghai. The company has now begun … Read the full press release

Covestro, Fertiglobe, and TA’ZIZ Sign MoU to Explore Low-Carbon Ammonia Supply and Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Covestro, Fertiglobe, and TA’ZIZ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration across the ammonia and nitric acid value chains, with a particular focus on securing access to low-carbon and green ammonia for Covestro’s global production sites. … Read the full press release

DNV to Support Cadent in Delivering Safe and Scalable Hydrogen Infrastructure from Humber to Nottinghamshire

(IN BRIEF) DNV has been appointed by Cadent as Owner’s Engineer for the Front-End Engineering Design of the H2East Pipeline from Humber to Nottinghamshire, a project intended to anchor the UK’s emerging hydrogen transmission network and support industrial decarbonisation, energy … Read the full press release

Indra Leads Multinational REACT II Programme to Advance Europe’s Airborne Electronic Attack Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Indra is coordinating the European REACT II programme, a major multinational R&D initiative focused on developing future Airborne Electronic Attack capabilities, following the signing of a co-funding and management agreement by OCCAR on behalf of seven participating nations. … Read the full press release

LIH Releases Comprehensive Review of Avian Influenza, West Nile, and Usutu Monitoring in 2025

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health, in collaboration with the Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration, has released its first comprehensive status report on avian disease surveillance in 2025, covering avian influenza, Newcastle disease, West Nile, and Usutu viruses. The … Read the full press release

Co-op Extends Long-Standing Partnership with Buffaload to Strengthen UK Supply Chain Operations

(IN BRIEF) Cambridgeshire-based logistics provider Buffaload has secured a new five-year contract with Co-op, extending a partnership that has lasted over ten years and expanding its role to include the trunking of ambient goods from Co-op’s National Distribution Centre in … Read the full press release